Ed DeCastro, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
Ed DeCastro, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
This was an increase of 37.5% compared to the previous week, which saw eight calls for 'Graffiti'.
The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,255 calls (44% of total calls).
The highest concentration of 'Graffiti' calls came from the BA32 grid, with one complaint, followed by the CJ25 grid with one.
According to the report, two of the 'Graffiti' calls made in Phoenix (18.2%) during the week ending March 15 did not require any action.
The Phoenix Police Department reported a decrease in both violent and property crimes in 2023. According to the 2024 Crime Reduction Plan, violent crimes dropped by 4% compared to the previous year, while property crimes saw a 13% reduction. However, juvenile offenses surged by 75%, reaching nearly 1,000 cases in 2023. Auto thefts were a primary driver of this increase, with a staggering 500% rise.
The report also lists key priorities for 2024, most of them related to strengthening investigations and expanding the department's intelligence capabilities. The aim is to enhance the ability to prevent and control crime in the city, while also coordinating a stricter approach to weapons offenses and gun crimes.
| Incident Number | Address | Grid | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500387832 | 23XX E. Washington Street | BA32 | Departmental Report |
| 202500383151 | N. 17th Avenue & W. Cholla Street | CJ25 | Departmental Report |
| 202500380096 | 56XX N. 17th Avenue | CA25 | Departmental Report |
| 202500379480 | 98XX N. Metro Parkway E. | CI22 | Departmental Report |
| 202500373873 | 8XX N. First Street | BB28 | Departmental Report |
| 202500371462 | N. 19th Avenue & W. Tuckey Lane | CC24 | Interaction |
| 202500369050 | 3XX W. Latham Street | BC27B | Departmental Report |
| 202500364931 | 58XX W. Indian School Road | BG15 | Departmental Report |
| 202500359337 | 244XX N. 19th Avenue | EG24 | No Action Required |
| 202500354562 | 20XX E. Bell Road | DH32 | No Action Required |
| 202500353929 | 30XX S. 43rd Avenue | AG19 | Departmental Report |
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